More teen girls are using hormonal methods of contraception as a means of avoiding pregnancy these days compared to previous generations. This is due to a change in attitude towards the use of hormone contraceptives, both by parents and teens, as well as the ease of availability.

While the pill (oral contraceptive) and injection are the favored methods, there are odd cases where teen girls are using hormonal skin patches and vaginal rings that release hormones. The “morning after pill” is an emergency hormonal contraceptive, which is effective when used within a certain period of time after having unprotected sex.

The oral contraceptive, often referred to as ‘the pill’, is still among the most popular method of preventing an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. While other forms of contraception, like the contraceptive injection, are widely used, especially after having a child and in developing countries due to the cost, an oral contraceptive is the method of choice for many teens and young women.